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Raiders good, but must stay healthy Madison County might possess one of the best softball teams in the region but will need to avoid the injury bug this year like it’s the swine flu. The Raiders, 24-11 in 2008, remain largely intact from last season, but dress just slightly over a dozen varsity players. That leaves little room for injury. ...
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Raiders prepare for season opener vs. Rockdale Raider coach Randell Owens knows Rockdale County coach Michael Etheridge is partial to a Wing-T offense and a 3-5-3 defense. At least that’s what he’s expecting to see when Etheridge’s Bulldogs break the huddle Aug. 28 in Danielsville in the first game. “But will they do that?” Owens ...
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The start of the Madison County Middle School softball was as successful as it was eventful. The team picked up three wins and played in two extra-inning games over the weekend to win the Northeast Georgia Middle School Classic. Stephens County hosted the event. Madison County opened with a nine-inning, 4-3 win over West Jackson Friday and ...
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Madison County High School’s all-time hit leader has revived his baseball career in the Lone Star State. Calloway, who collected 123 hits for the Raiders from 2001-2004, is playing independent league baseball for the San Angelo Colts, a member of United League Baseball. Independent league teams are professional organizations but not ...
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The Jackson County Panther Cross Country team is preparing for their 2009 season with high hopes for a successful fall campaign. The Panthers return five of the seven girls that finished second in region in 8-AAA and 17th in the state last year. The girls return top runner Brittany Aikens who was second in region and 15th at state. She is ...
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Braselton’s Shane Sawyer started up front and finished in the same place, recording another Pro Late Model victory at Lanier National Speedway Saturday night. Sawyer fell back on the drop of the green flag, and then charged back to take the lead on the fourth lap. He would lead the next 46 circuits to take the victory. It was a double race ...
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There are only two weeks separating the Commerce Tigers from the start of another football season. The Tigers have already completed their first week of practice in helmets and pads and, according to head coach Steve Savage, the players have demonstrated dedication in practice. “I think our attention to detail has been real good and we have ...
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Banks County’s Junior Leopards recently completed their second annual football camp, which coach Blair Armstrong described as “a huge success.” The three-day camp at the high school was designed for boys ages 7-12 and allowed the young football players to get a taste of what’s in store once they reach the varsity level. Armstrong and ...
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While the current flavor of the month is football, Lady Leopards basketball coach Jerry King is already preparing the next generation of upcoming basketball stars now. The Banks County Lady Leopards’ basketball program is setting an instructional fall league for girls in fifth through seventh grades. According to King, the league is designed ...
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The Jefferson Lady Dragons volleyball team is set to get their 2009 season underway next week, as they’ll open their season with a trip to Athens Academy on Monday. Leading up to that first game, the varsity team has a scrimmage slated for Thursday against Jackson County at home, and a play date scheduled for Saturday at East Jackson. The ...
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